Bone Decorative Objects

Along with Alfred Klitgaard Knud Albert is regarded as one of the most prolific wood artist of the 1960s. Although KA is mostly known for his strange moder...

A superb quality antique French mantel clock, circa 1875. This Boulle style clock is made with red tortoiseshell typical of the period, and brass inlays to the case front and sides f...

Exceptional pen holder made from a wild boar foot. Beautiful craftsmanship from the late 19th century. .

This striking pair of vintage candlesticks is a masterful blend of Organic Modern design and mid-century "Safari Chic." Each holder features a genuine hand-carved horn body, characte...

19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.

PRESENTING A VERY NICE 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box. Made in Bombay, India circa 1890-1900. The box case/body is made of sandalwood wit...

English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese landscape mother of pearl inlays with flanking pagodas, fences, & foliage trees, central paktong plaque and escutcheon, bone fitted interior border with two lidded tortoiseshell foil lined compartments, and resting on the original four bone ball...

A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot, the hinged lid with a beribboned garland of flowers round a blank escutcheon, raised on four ogee feet....

Vizagapatam box, India, 19th century. This highly decorative and unusual Anglo-Indian table box features rustic workmanship that adds to the character and charm of this unique Sout...

An exquisite miniature of French philosopher Charles Montesquieu graces the lid of this tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fash...

This 1960s Large Cattle Horn is beautifully mounted on a modern Solid Brass Base Solid brass cap has been applied to the base of the horn Exquisite in all detail, this specimen woul...

Impressive antique Moroccan lidded sewing box handcrafted in walnut featuring a bone top with ebony and marquetry inlays on an inlaid box with a remarkably complete interior, retaini...

This elegant decorative box showcases a striking geometric mosaic design crafted from natural horn, creating a sophisticated Art Deco meets Modernist aesthetic. The box features a se...

19th century miniature mahogany chest of drawers from England. This was most likely a very fine salesman's sample. In the 18th and 19th centuries, craftsmen would carry these small...

Lovely pair of cheerful gnome figurines carved bone gnomes of German origin dating back to the second half of the 19th century. On a carved bone rocky pedestal, a standing smiling gnome holds a mug with a lid in one hand and a bunch of keys in the other; the other gnome figure with slippers seated on the rocks, fixed to the base with a metal pin. In good age related condition, these two antique...

Silver inkwell with base obtained from a deer hoof. English manufacture of the late 19th century. Good condition, the ink bottle is missing. Measures: cm 6.5 x 10 H 8. Shipping is insured by Lloyd...

A wonderful and whimsical polar bear carving by the noted Alaskan intuit carver Wilson Oozeva (1953-2013). The fossilized bone carving lileky dates to the late 1970’s perhaps early 1...

Fabulous Indian box made of bone and pierced brass with a wood bottom.A very nice design. Turn of the century, India.

PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box. Made in Bombay, India circa 1860-80. Box made of sandalwood with highly carved teak wood reliefs and panels on all sides. Edged with bone and ebony veneers and glorious sadeli mosaic, made from tiny pieces of faux ivory, pewter, green semi-precious stone. The box is in a sarcophagus form with domed lid. The original brass carry handles are on the sides. The interior is in great condition and consists of a removeable mirror under the lid portion, with the original red velvet lining behind it. The base is removeable and contains a number of lidded compartments. 6 of the interior lids on the base, are each inlaid with sadeli mosaic banding. The rest are also carved and chased. The interior is fully complete with 7 lidded faux ivory/bone, thread canisters with sadeli domes and the original bone thimble. The box sits on 4 brass ball or bun feet with the original velvet lining on the base. Some minor repairs and losses, but this box is fully complete. This is ‘rare’ as many of these boxes have not survived in such condition! Included in the sale are 2 photos that were in the box (under the base tray). Interestingly, one of them is a view of downtown Nassau, New Providence (Bermuda) from the early 20C and stamped on the rear. What a ‘journey’ this piece has made! Made in India … travelled to Bermuda, probably via Britain … back to Ireland (where we bought it) …. then to Texas! These boxes were made by superb Indian craftsmen, specifically for sale to the ruling British elite. These types of boxes, carved padouk and sandalwood, (whilst beautiful and superbly crafted) were of a lesser quality, than the more profusely and intricately mosaic inlay, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of Bombay and Vizagapatam. These type of boxes were much more affordable back in 1880 (and indeed today) and would probably have been bought by mid-level diplomats, civil servants or visitors. Sewing boxes (in general), were in EVERY Victorian home in Britain in the 19th Century and like other boxes etc were ‘status symbols’ of your place in society! The more ornate the box, the more ‘Upper Class’ you were! Of it’s type, this one, is one of the very higher quality one’s, than the norm! SADELI MOSAIC: “Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century. They were brought back or sent back to England usually by the people who had commissioned them. From the beginning of the nineteenth century they were imported more commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the middle decades. They were very highly valued, especially the early ones, to the extent that the designs were copied on late 19th and early 20th century tins. The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made. It was a technique, which required a high degree of skill and patience. It was executed very lavishly, in that the frequent cuts wasted a great amount of the precious materials used. The workmanship was however more than commensurable to the value of the materials. Ivory, silver, pewter (or other metals), wood and horn were cut into faceted rods which were bound together to form geometric patterns. When the glue has set, the rods were sliced in transverse sections. This gave the maker a number of angled circular pieces in the original pattern. Several variations of patterns could be achieved by combining the materials in different ways. The ivory was sometimes dyed green to give an extra color. The mosaic pieces in a combination of patterns, often separated by ivory, ebony, horn or silver stringing were used to veneer sandalwood boxes. In the early boxes, which date from the turn of the 18th to the 19th century, there are large panels of mosaic covering tops and sides of boxes. It took incredible skill to cover such large areas without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched. The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli mosaic made in the first two decades of the 19th century displayed a total understanding of the qualities of the different materials they used. They combined substances, which can expand and contract according to atmospheric conditions with others, which are hard and unyielding. The result was a sharp definition of the lines and patterns, which made up the whole design. On the early boxes the designs look deceptively simple. The fact is, they emerged from a culture, which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity is not immediately apparent. The earliest Sadeli boxes...

1950s Hand Carved Horn Ship on Horn Base - connected with string Over 40 pieces of Horn in an impressive Size Colors: Brown, White, Cream Sailing ship Nautical Handmade with re...

American Contemporary (1970s) faux bone tesselated decorative rectangular box with a horizontal pattern of silver rods going across top and resting on 4 ball feet

A round wooden box from India. Might be some type of exotic rosewood. Circa 1920s, maybe a little earlier. Box with six ivory dots on lid, ivory feet and finial.

This charming 1950s purse is a true vintage gem. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a tortoiseshell celluloid lid and a stylish braid handle, adding a touch of ...

An ineradicable, large Crotalocephalina gibba, Crotalocephalina trilobite is an extinct genus of trilobite in the order Phacopida found in Morocco. Typically these trilobites have ey...

Fun and unusual pair of fish sculptures hand-fashioned out of a large pair of bull horns. Very decorative. Could also be made into lamps.

This Faux Bamboo shoe Horn, has been made in France Circa 1970. It is made in faux bamboo, metal, brass and horn.

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box, the hinged lid with a dainty basket suspended from a bow with long ribbons entwined with flowering tendrils, ...

Exceptional inkwell made from a wild boar foot. Beautiful craftsmanship from the late 19th century. .

Immerse your living space in a sense of tranquility and artistic beauty with this vintage 1950s horn Buddha sculpture. Crafted from horn with exquisite detailing, this unique piece e...

Japanese a pair of finely carved cuff links with opposing faces Dimension: Size: 3cm Condition: Excellent Condition, no damage.

African Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye ceremonial fetish figure made with inlaid horn and various materials to promote fertility, vanquish enemies or protect the village. Wea...

Steam pressed decorative, dimensional horn tiled keepsake/desk box - a great addition to any dresser or book shelf.

A 19th century snuff box with intarsia A horn snuff box with a diamond-shaped embedded smaller diamond-shaped surfaces on the box in relief. The box has been a utensil and is in goo...

African D.R Congo reliquary basket with four painted figures with two having red paint pigments and the other having white paint pigments with a spiral horn ascending from the top G...

Gabonese 20th century fetish statue of a standing male figure with a raised and open left hand and nails driven into the abdomen, hand carved from a single piece of wood

Gabonese late 20th century reliquary figure hand carved by the Kota Mahongwe people depicting a smiling faced figure in hammered / shaped brass, copper strips and ebonized wood (Matc...

This refined cigar box is the work of Enrique Garcel, a Colombian maker known for producing meticulously handcrafted decorative objects distinguished by their use of natural horn arr...

19th Century Anglo Indian fall front box with six drawers with metal pulls. The exterior and interior inlaid throughout with bone and various woods. Intricate geometric designs cover...

A stunning pair of French mid 19th century Napoleon III period ormolu tazzas. Each tazza is raised on an ebony mottled base with a Boulle tortoiseshell and etched brass inlay column ...

English Victorian silver-plate magnifying glass with a boar's tooth handle (silver marking/chip to glass)

Opulence and simplicity merge in this singular sculpture, consisting of an authentic horn raised on a minimalist and elegant base. Sustaining the horn by means of a stainless steel p...

English Art Deco green shagreen and bone trimmed box with a wood lining in the interior

Gabonese 20th c. Reliquary hand made by the Kota people depicting a 2-sided / faced abstract figure with domed eyes and hooked noses, crafted from carved wood, copper and bronze

Presenting an absolutely fantastic 19C Anglo Ceylonese lap desk of museum quality. We can safely say that this is one of the finest lap desks we hav...

Horn and Gilt Bronze Ornaments on Stand Mounted Cornucopia. Mounted, and richly embellished with crown, collar Supported on a cast stand on a square base. Please don't hesitate to...

An English Horn Chair and Ottoman Covered In Cowhide, Brass Head Trim. 20th Century adorned with spurs. Height 43 x width 29 x depth 35 inches. Can save shipping charges...

This elegant pen tray in ebony wood with horn accents in contrasting color and nubuck leather features an interior compartment with a pen tray and a storage s...

A good antique Georgian scrollwork tea caddy, circa 1780. The caddy of hexagonal shape, the front, back & cover with overall decoration of paper s...

An English Victorian period letter opener from the 19th century, made of wood or horn. Experience the charm of the Victorian era with this exquisite English Victorian period letter o...

This striking mid-century taxidermy piece is a sculptural study in natural form and elegant design, attributed to renowned British taxidermist Anthony Redmile. The skull, likely from...

Discover the timeless elegance of this large, handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese jewelry box, a stunning testament to traditional artistry. Meticul...

Graphic patterned keepsake box clad in natural and ink blue dyed bone. Tiles are hand set on a wood box.

Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides c...

Standout exotic Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell with applied lacy bone designs inscribed and painted with flowers. The interior has a mirro...

A Wonderful Carved Nefertiti Head on Base. The piece is carved bone and finely detailed. A compliment to many spaces - on a shelf, or as a paper weig...

Presenting an exquisite antique German decorative vase, meticulously hand-painted and adorned with gilt gold accents. This captivating piece features an intricate exterior design, sh...

Round patterned bone tessellated box with lift-off cover.

SIMANEK SAGIATUK (1930-) Stone Walrus, Lake Harbour / Kimmirut - Signed Simanek Sagiatuk is an Inuit art sculpture carver from the Lake Harbour community. He used to work mostly with serpentine, a very hard stone which is originally from Nunavut, and from the same family as jade. For some of his pieces, the walruses in particular, Simanek Sagiatuk was also accustomed to add details made of caribou...

A beautiful antique black forest standard, fine carved chestnut wood. The center is covered with green fabric. Small objects can be displayed on this. The standard comes with three c...

Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides c...